When caring for your smile, it is important to remember that your teeth are not the only part of your smile that you need to take care of – your gums are also essential to the health of your smile. If your gums become infected and diseased, it can lead to tooth loss, bone loss, and receding gum tissue. This condition is called periodontal disease or gum disease. Gum disease occurs as the result of bacteria in plaque that infect and inflame the gum tissues. In addition to causing loss of the teeth and bone, untreated periodontal disease has also been linked to several serious health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy complications, stroke, high blood pressure, and more.
In order to prevent these serious problems, and to keep your smile in the best possible health, our talented dentist provides gum treatment in [city], [state]. Periodontal care includes several types of treatment, ranging from improved at-home dental hygiene to gum surgery, that are aimed at restoring the health of your smile. One of the most common types of gum treatment is scaling and root planing, which are deep cleaning treatments. If you would like to learn more about periodontal care and how we can improve your dental health, we invite you to contact us today. Dr. [doctor_name] and his team are eager to care for your smile!